Recently, I went on a 24 mile ATV (all-terrain vehicle) ride in a desert in Nevada.
This was my very first time being on a 4-wheeler and I must admit I was a little anxious going into this adventure. I had no idea what to expect. As I sat waiting for my group to get started, my nerves started to get the best of me.
When the group before mine returned, they were covered in dirt from head to toe. It was at that moment that I asked myself, "What have I gotten myself into today?"
Finally, it was time to start the course which began on a wide open paved road to give us the opportunity to get accustomed to steering and braking and just handling the 4-wheeler as a whole. That part was fairly simple and I was feeling more confident about the ride.
Soon we turned off the paved road onto the true desert land; but it was still pretty smooth--just very dusty. However, our instructors had prepared us by outfitting us in helmets and goggles.
About the time when I found myself extremely comfortable, the smooth desert land became rocky and the wide open paths grew much slimmer. This demanded much more control.
As we went further, the path became rockier and rockier; and much harder to maneuver. Due to the amount of dirt flying around, I could not see too far ahead...
